Main Article Content

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the main character which is Arthur Fleck as anti-hero, therefore the characterization divided into 7 parts which is 1) Petty 2) Ignominious 3) Passive 4) Ineffectual 5) Dishonest, 6) Fragile and 7) Lonely. The study focuses on intrinsic parts of the movie, especially the plots in the movie that depict the character as anti-hero of the main character which is Arthur Fleck. To illustrate the characterization, the researchers apply qualitative method by using Theory of anti-hero proposed by Abrams to describe each trait from Arthur Fleck. The primary data is taken from the movie under the title “Joker (2019)” by Todd Philips. After the analysis is done, the researchers discover three characteristics of Arthur Fleck depict in the movie as anti-hero, which is lonely, fragile, and ineffectual.

Keywords

movies characteristics anti-hero joker role changes narrative modern literature

Article Details

How to Cite
Syawal, L. O. M. I., Asha, A. J., Mardin, M. I., & Armadani, A. (2026). An Analysis of Anti-hero Portrayed in Joker (2019) Movie by Todd Phillips. Advances in Community Services Research, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.60079/acsr.v4i2.978

References

  1. Noor, Redyanto, Pengantar Pengkajian Sastra, Cetakan ke-3. Semarang: Fasindo, 2009
  2. Villarejo, Movies Studies the Basics, New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, 2007
  3. M. Klarer, An Introduction to Literary Studies, London & New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, 1999
  4. Maryani, S, "An Analysis of Anti-hero in Markus Zusak’s I am the Messenger", Thesis, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia, 2017
  5. V. Brombert, In Praise of Anti-heroes: Figures and Themes in Modern European Literature 1830-1980, University of Chicago Press, 1999
  6. Wilson, R., Kalman, M., and Nielsen, N, Anti-hero: The hidden revolution in leadership & change, Osca Agency Ltd, 2013
  7. Abrams. M.H., A Glossary of Literary Terms, Sixth Edition, New York: Holt, Rinenart and Winston Inc., 1999.
  8. Perrine, Laurence, and Thomas R., Literature Structure, Sound, and Sense, Florida: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Publisher, 2018
  9. L. M. Sutton, Journey: An Introduction of Literature, Boston: Book Press, 1971
  10. H. Pratista, Memahami Film, Yogyakarta: Homerian Pustaka, 2008
  11. Nurgiyantoro, Teori Pengkajian Fiksi, Yogyakarta: Gadjah Mada University Press, 2017
  12. S. Set, and S. Sidartha, Menjadi Penulis Skenario Profesional, Jakarta: Grasindo, 2003
  13. Bolay & Schluter (2015), "Anti-hero: The Fascination", Collaborative Research Center 948 [Online], Available: https://www.sfb948.uni-freiburg.de
  14. T. Wulandari, H. D. Santoso, and Y. M. Ocktariani, Maleficent's Personality Changes In Robert Stromberg's Maleficent, Semarang: 1st English Language and Literature International Conference (ELLiC), 2017
  15. R. Moputi, and D. Husain, An Ambition Analysis Represented by The Main Character in Perfume: The Story Of Murderer, Gorontalo: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Inggris Vol. 7 Universitas Muhammadiyah Gorontalo, 2018